Everyday Tips toCope with Anxiety

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Write it Down

Try to figure out exactly what is making you feel anxiousand write it down in a journal. Journaling on a daily basiscan improve your mental and physical health because ithelps you define your internal thoughts and put them on

paper.

Limit Cafeineand Alcohol

Alcohol and coffee can bothexacerbate the effects of

anxiety. It doesn’t mean youhave to cut out either

entirely, but use them both inmoderation. Try not to havecaffeine in the afternoon, asthis can cause you to be uplater than normal and affect

your sleep schedule.

Exercise

We all know exercise hasmany health benefits, but itcan also dull the intensity of

anxiety. A good exerciseregimen that includes acouple hours a week of

moderate exercise can helpyou keep your anxiety in

check.

Practice GoodBreathing

Oftentimes when faced withstress, we will hold our

breaths. When you feel veryanxious, take a moment to

focus on your breathing andtake a few deep breaths. Try

your best to bring yourattention to your breathing

and not think about anythingelse to give your mind a quickbreak and make sure you’re

breathing properly.

Try Not toDwell on the

Past

Maybe you said or did something embarrassing or madea mistake. Try not to dwell on what has happened anddefinitely don’t let it keep you from enjoying the things

you love.

Everyone has experienced theoverwhelming feeling of anxiety. Whenyou were in high school it may have beena big test that you stressed about the

night before, or when you start a new job.

The anxious feelings you have before anybig life event are felt by most people,

however when you experience anxiety ona regular basis, steps should be taken in

order to ease these feelings ofhelplessness and panic.

Luckily, there are several things you cando each and every day to lessen the gripanxiety has on you and gain more control

of your emotions.